Two killed and several injured as tornado rips through southern Illinois
Summary
A tornado struck southern Illinois on Sunday evening, killing two older residents and injuring at least five others. The storm destroyed several buildings, including mobile homes, in and around Mount Vernon.Key Facts
- Two women, aged 62 and 83, died in separate buildings destroyed by the tornado in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
- At least five other people were injured, but none had life-threatening injuries.
- The tornado touched down around 5 p.m. on Sunday and destroyed at least three mobile homes.
- A man was killed earlier on Saturday in Sedgwick, Kansas, when his mobile home was destroyed.
- On Sunday, the National Weather Service issued 117 tornado warnings and the Storm Prediction Center received 40 tornado reports across parts of Illinois, Indiana, and nearby areas.
- Illinois has had 164 tornado reports in 2026 so far, more than any other year on record for the state.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported over 1,000 tornadoes nationwide in 2026, including 40 strong tornadoes rated EF2 or higher.
- Weather experts said that unusual air patterns and drought conditions affected where tornadoes formed this year.
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